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MAKEOVER VELVET SHRIMP



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"Rich and creamy" perfectly describes Vonda Nixon's scrumptious seafood pasta. "Topped with shrimp, a white sauce and cheese, this linguine dish is a fast, easy meal," Vonda says from Anchorage, Alaska. This made-over version skims back on calories and fat, but it's still a seafood delight sure to prove popular in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm. , Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VELVET SHRIMP



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A thick and creamy white sauce tops linguine and shrimp in this savory entree. "This is a fast and easy way to get a meal on the table in a hurry," Vonda Nixon relates from Anchorage, Alaska. "The clients of my cooking business request this dish time and again."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded Muenster cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm. , Add cream to the pan, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cream is reduced to about 1-1/4 cups., Stir in cheese just until melted. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

VELVET SHRIMP



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This looks deliciously decadent, yet it's from Light & Tasty so it's won't break the calorie bank! I plan to make this for my brother's birthday this summer (he loves shrimp and fettucini).

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup thinly slices green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute.
  • Stir in seasoning and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink; remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat and stir in cheese just until melted.
  • Return shrimp to pan and heat through. Drain linguine and top with shrimp mixture.

VELVET SHRIMP



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I got this on a Somersize mailing list I was on several years ago. I don't even know who the original poster was! Whoever it was, I'm grateful they shared - this is a tasty dish appropriate for Level 1 Somersizers.

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon magic seafood seasoning
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded muenster cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Stir in green onions and 2 tsp.
  • of the seasoning mix; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and remaining seasoning mix; cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove shrimp with slotted spoon.
  • Boil cream in same skillet, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, then add shrimp back to skillet.
  • Serve immediately.

MAKEOVER VELVET SHRIMP RECIPE



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How to make Makeover Velvet Shrimp Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
  • Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture. Yield: 6 servings.

SINGAPORE VELVET SHRIMP



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Make and share this Singapore Velvet Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, stalk bottom 4 inches only, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions (2 cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 chopped)
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Make sauce: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix well and set aside.
  • Place a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot; add oil, swirling to coat all sides.
  • Add in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  • Add in yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green onion pieces and stir-fry until the onion slices begin to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the shrimp and stir-fry until they begin to curl and turn pink, 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
  • Add in the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the sesame oil and toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
  • Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with the chopped green onion, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 506.8, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.5

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